Orderbook A Catalog Of The Ships Built At The Fore River Shipyard In Quincy Massachusetts
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Author | : James D. Scott |
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Release | : 2023-12-31 |
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This book is a catalog, a complete listing of all ships built by the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. This book covers all eras of the shipyard from its earliest days of creation and after purchase in 1913 by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and the final incarnation from 1963-1986 after its sale to the General Dynamics Corporation. Each ship is given several pages that include all relevant information regarding their construction such as dates, cost and name of sponsors, as well as particulars of dimensions and engines, etc. A brief 'biography' for each vessel, as far as has been possible, is given that includes the highlights of each ship's career ending with the ultimate disposition of the vessel. Each ship is also illustrated with several photographs of construction and as completed, etc. Within each biography for every ship can be found documented historical facts from period newspapers, magazines and other scholarly publications that flesh out relevant stories and information regarding the ships themselves, but also events such as worker's deaths and accidents and other pertinent anecdotal information.
Author | : Wayne G. Miller |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0738597988 |
History of the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. Includes photographs and information about the many ships launched from here.
Author | : Bethlehem Steel Company |
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Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1941 |
Genre | : Shipbuilding |
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Discusses the history and design of the various ships named Massachusetts, two of which were built at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass.
Author | : James D. Scott |
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Release | : 2023-12-31 |
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This book is a catalog, a complete listing of all ships built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey. This book covers the shipyard from its earliest days of creation and after until its closure in 1967. Each ship is given several pages that include all relevant information regarding their construction such as dates, cost and name of sponsors, as well as particulars of dimensions and engines, etc. A brief 'biography' for each vessel, as far as has been possible, is given that includes the highlights of each ship's career ending with the ultimate disposition of the vessel. Each ship is also illustrated with several photographs of construction and as completed, etc. Within each biography for every ship can be found documented historical facts from period newspapers, magazines and other scholarly publications that flesh out relevant stories and information regarding the ships themselves, but also events such as worker's deaths and accidents and other pertinent anecdotal information.
Author | : Fore River Ship and Engine Co. (Quincy, Mass.) |
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Total Pages | : 4 |
Release | : 1890 |
Genre | : Shipbuilding |
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Author | : Rogers Dickinson |
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Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1902 |
Genre | : Shipbuilding |
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Author | : Bethlehem Steel Company. Shipbuilding Division |
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Release | : 1901 |
Genre | : Shipbuilding |
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Author | : Quincy (Mass.) |
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Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1902 |
Genre | : Factories |
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Author | : Francis Tiffany Bowles |
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Total Pages | : 2 |
Release | : 1910 |
Genre | : Battleships |
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Author | : Richard A. Hulver |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2019-06-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 016095021X |
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.